LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Neal Duncan upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Neal
Duncan upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition, to
be celebrated at the 4th Annual Men of Distinction Awards Ceremony, on
Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Neal Duncan is president of the United Canarsie South Civic
Association and has served in this role since its inception in 2000; he
became a community activist when he realized that his children's future
was at stake; as a father of four, he could not stand by idly and
witness the deterioration of the community's parks, libraries and other
public spaces; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Neal Duncan has worked as a mechanical engi-
neer for over 20 years and is a qualified elevator inspector, New York
state code enforcement officer, and a certified professional in erosion
sediment control; and
WHEREAS, Neal Duncan sits on several boards, including the Jewish
Community Council Bridges Advisory Board, the Bay View Advisory Board
and Community Board No. 18; in his spare time, he oversees the adminis-
tration of two franchise restaurants that he owns with his wife, Juliet;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Neal Duncan upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Neal Duncan.